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V878 FDT

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,103 mi
Last recorded126,103 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV878 FDT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 126,103 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underside showing signs of corrosion

Fail 21 Feb 2026 126,093 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 5 May 2021 125,132 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 4 May 2021 125,132 miles

Valve stem seriously damaged all (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 123,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Mar 2019 123,130 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 121,948 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Both rear tyres cracked

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 120,664 miles

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 120,479 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section, a blanking/bolt is missing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Both front tyres tread edges, little worn

Both rear tyres tread inner edges, little worn

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

ENGINE HAS A MISFIRE?

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front steering idler arm bushes, little worn

Oil leak Engine,autobox,& rear diff

Pass 5 Jan 2016 117,745 miles

Both front tyres tread edges, little low

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers are fitted top & bottom

Engine,autobox,&rear diff, oil leaks

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Fuel pipes, rust corrosion

N/S/F inner steering arm joint, little worn

Pass 30 Dec 2014 115,133 miles

Both front tyres tread edges,little low

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine,autobox & rear diff,oil leaks

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/F inner steering arm joint,little worn.

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Some front & rear suspension components,rust corrosion

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2014 105,868 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre is wearing unevenly

Fail 25 Mar 2013 104,098 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 104,098 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 104,055 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2012 101,092 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 99,426 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2011 99,426 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 88,432 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front has slight play in steering arm

Pass 22 Jan 2009 76,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jan 2009 76,785 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 73,532 miles

Offside front fog light inop

Pass 28 Mar 2007 63,522 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 55,981 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?

Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,986
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
83,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,319
coil spring broken 19,719
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 16,744
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,943
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,136
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V878 FDT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 93,846 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Clk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V878 FDT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Clk typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V878 FDT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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